To get your child to listen, listen to your child
You want your child to listen attentively in school. You can help by listening to her. But it can be difficult to give your undivided attention when you’re trying to get dinner on the table, the dog is barking and a delivery truck has just arrived. When your child is trying to talk in a setting that makes it difficult to listen, make an appointment to talk later, when things are calmer. Then follow through.
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